A prop
Example: Vaig posar-me a prop de la finestra per veure millor.
Definition
"A prop" is a Catalan preposition meaning close to or near someone or something, indicating proximity in space or time. For example, in the phrase "Vaig posar-me a prop de la finestra," it means positioning oneself near the window to see better.
Etymology
The Catalan phrase "a prop" comes from the Latin root 'prope,' which means near or close. It has retained this meaning through centuries, and did you know that this root is also the source of similar proximity words in other Romance languages like Spanish and Italian?
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"A prop" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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